Keto Kombucha with Black Tea and Sugar
Is kombucha keto? Is kombucha low carb? In terms of carb content, kombucha has less sugar than other drinks out there – even soda pop. It also contains less caffeine than coffee or tea so if you're looking for an alternative for your morning ritual. You can make your own kombucha at home. However, it will take one to two weeks for the fermentation process to be complete. So be patient. It will be worth the wait.
Servings: 12
Calories: 64kcal
Equipment
- 1 One-gallon glass jar or container with a wide opening
- 1 Piece of cloth or paper towel to cover the jar opening
- 1 Rubber band
- 1 Large pot for boiling water
- 1 SCOBY
Ingredients
- 6 tea bags organic black tea
- 1 cup sugar
- water
Instructions
Boiling the Tea
- Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot.
- Add tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the tea bags and add the sugar. Stir until it dissolves.
- Add 8 cups of cold water to the pot to bring the temperature down to room temperature.
- Transfer the tea-infused water to your one-gallon jar.
Starting Fermentation
- Add the SCOBY.
- Cover the jar with a cloth or paper towel and secure it with a rubber band.
- Place the jar in a warm, dark place between 75 F and 85 F, where it won't be disturbed. A cabinet in a warm kitchen is ideal.
- Check after 7 days. You'll notice bubbles forming on the surface of your kombucha, which means it's fermenting. Taste the kombucha. If it's too sweet, let it ferment for a few more days.
Notes
Note: The nutritional information provided is before the fermentation process. Because the SCOBY is "eating" the sugar during fermentation, you can expect that the final grams of sugar to be more than half of what is shown here.
Your kombucha will take anywhere from one to two weeks to ferment, depending on the temperature and the strength of your SCOBY.
Once your kombucha is fermented to your liking, it's time to bottle it up. Here's how to do it:
- Carefully remove the SCOBY from the jar and place it in a separate container — you’ll save it to make your next batch of kombucha.
- Strain the kombucha into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Pour the kombucha into glass bottles with airtight lids. Use a funnel to avoid spills.
- If you want to add flavor, now is the time. You can add fruit juice, herbs, or spices to the bottle at this point.
- Seal the bottle tightly and let it sit at room temperature for one to three days. This allows the kombucha to carbonate and become fizzy.
- Once it is carbonated to your liking, refrigerate the kombucha. This will stop the fermentation process.
- Enjoy your homemade kombucha!
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.01mg